Opus anglicanum: the early 14th century Bologna Cope
Last year, I spent many delightful hours studying the Bologna Cope at the Museo Civico Medievale in Bologna, Italy. This […]
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Opus anglicanum: the late 13th century Vatican Cope
Several Italian museums hold Opus anglicanum embroidered vestments. On the one hand, this is a testament to Opus anglicanum being
Opus anglicanum: St Nicholas Dalmatic
A couple of weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to finally visit the Cathedral Treasury of Anagni near Rome, Italy.
Tutorial: Underside Couching versus Brick Stitch
Last week, I discussed some Opus anglicanum pieces that show underside couched silk worked in a brick pattern. I wondered what the
The Syon Cope: underside couched silk in Opus anglicanum
While researching the grave finds of some of these bishops and kings, I also came across other small embroidered pieces that
The Bishop’s Stockings (buskins/caligae) part II
Last week, we looked at three pairs of stockings from two kings and a bishop. The oldest pair dated to
11th century, 12th century, Canterbury Cathedral Archives, Domschatz im historischen Museum der Pfalz, England, Germany, Imperial Treasury Vienna, Italy
The Bishop’s Stockings (buskins/caligae) part I
When I was updating my database on medieval goldwork embroidery, I came across beautifully embroidered ceremonial stockings. The use of